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Framing Square
A very common problem with many automotive trailer hitches. The part was immersed in an ambient temperature RuSt911 Industrial Concentrate and left over lunch break. The parts were rinsed off using Metal Kleener 0001 (no longer available, call for suggestions) and sprayed with Metal shield 2009 to protect from flash rusting. notice how much rust removal occurred. Also, it removed rust from the insides of the trailer hitch tube. Awesome rust remover.
Huge Gas Valve
BEFORE: Customer had a very rusted natural gas valve that was useless to them. the rust was primarily on the insides and on the valve stem. It would cost too much to grind the rust off by hand or abrasive blasting. We lifted the valve up and placed the entire valve into a drum of 10% RuSt911 overnight.
AFTER: Picture shows the valve insides and outsides completely removed of rust. This rust removal project saved the customer hundreds of dollars in new products and labor. Another perfect rust removal application.
Rusted Trailer Hitch
A very common problem with many automotive trailer hitches. The part was immersed in an ambient temperature RuSt911 Industrial Concentrate and left over lunch break. The parts were rinsed off using Metal Kleener 0001 (no longer available, call for suggestions) and sprayed with Metal shield 2009 to protect from flash rusting. notice how much rust removal occurred. Also, it removed rust from the insides of the trailer hitch tube. Awesome rust remover.
Severely Rusted Wrench
BEFORE: Customer had a very corroded 15" wrench that was left in the back of a contractors truck bed exposed to the rain all summer. The thumb knurl didn't even move.
AFTER: Picture shows half of the severely rusted wrench totally rust free and in perfect working condition. This rust removal job saved the contractor $35 to $45 dollars.
Rusted Metal Tap
Picture of the same tap. The top is severely rusted and was placed into RuSt911 overnight. The bottom picture is the resulting tap completely removed of rust. Even the threads are sharp now. This is a perfect rust removal project that will save your rusted tools.
Rusted Tractor Pulley
A severely rusted tractor Power Take Off (PTO) pulley (to the right of the tire). Customer wanted to remove the rust using our rust remover without removing the pulley. A continuous spray system was used so that the part did not have to be removed from the tractor. A hose, garden sprayer, small circulator pump, catch bucket, and a 6'x6' tarp. About a gallon of RuSt911 at 10% was placed in the catch bucket and they turned the pump on. The solution flowed from the bucket and sprayed out on the rusted pulley. The solution dripped onto the tarp and back into the catch basin. It was left on overnight to let the rust remover do its job. The next morning the pumps were stopped and equipment removed. Notice the bright and rust free surface where the fluid was in contact. The rust remover removed the rust and left the paint and rubber tire alone.
Corroded Pot
The bottom was immersed in RuSt911 for 1-hour. The bottom of the pot is brightened. Also notice that the top of the brass pouring spout was brightened ( separately dip in the rust remover). The pot was made of copper and the pouring spout is brass. This rust removal is actually removing the copper oxide
Corroded Copper Pipe
The left side of the pipe was immersed into RuSt911 for 60 seconds and removed. The immersed end is brightened.
LCorroded Electrical Wire
The wire was immersed into RuSt911 for 5 minutes and removed. The visiable copper wiringhas been brightened. Customer had a very corroded wire that they could not a new one to replace. Top picture shows the corroded wire, note the green near the lugs. The bottom picture shows the wire after being immersed in 10% RuSt911 for about 1/2 hour. Not the green corrosion is gone and the copper returned to its copper color. The customer needed this part to operate their car and the stores were closed. The corrosion was removed in about an hour and the customer was extremely happy to get his car back.
Antique Chain Mail
Customer sent us pics of his old chain mail. There were thousands of impossible to get to areas fo rust, he dunked into our rust remover and overnight turned into this. He was incredibly impressed.
Removes Gun Bluing
Rifle barrel was left in ambient temperature RuSt911 (10%) for 15 minutes. The right side of the barrel is the bluing and the left side is where the bluing has been removed. Another rust remover application.
Rusted Cams
Cast iron Cams were rusted until Rust911 Ultra Concentrated Rust Remover helped out.
Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher
We removed the corrosion off from this old fire extinguisher in less than 30 minutes without ruining the painted lettering while retaining its "old " look.
High Purity Copper Bar for Electronics
Customer was complaining about heat treating bars with light corrosion on them were causing problems in their furnaces. After a 5 minute wash, the corrosion was gone and the bars went through the furnace with out further contamination.
Rusted Nuts
Mixed Rust911 Ultra Concentrate with water at 8 oz./gallon and left in solution for about 2 hours at room temperature, and success
Rusted Honda Hood Latch
This part was not functioning at all and the hood was not easily opened. Customer tried to get another one at local parts store without any luck. They happened to have some Rust911 and tried it. They didn't even have to totally disconnect the latch, after 1 hour, the latch worked like new.
Rusted Tuck Tool
Concrete is corrosive to tools that come into contact with wet cement/concrete. this tool was left in the bed of a truck over the winter and was in bad shape when noticed in the spring. They placed into some diluted ultra concentrate and within 1 hour, the part was as good as shown.
Clutch Plate
We believe this is a clutch plate, not absolutely sure. We immersed 1/2 into solution of mixed rust remover and 1 hour later it appeared as shown..
Rust911 Rust Finder
Rust cant hide from Val
Car Head
Before and After of a Car Head. Note that all the passageways, springs, and all the intricate places the rust remover worked in. No comparison to sand blasting..
Electrical Plug
Corrosion on copper terminals inside of various plugs like this trailer plug is extremely difficult to remove. Now its not, disconnect electricity and immerse into a plastic water jug, etc. for 15-20 minutes and the corrosion is removed anywhere the liquid sees. Ideal for BMW electrical sockets
Rusted Chain
Rust911 is perfect for your old rusted chains. Simply immerse into our fluid and let is sit until the rust is completely gone. Leave it in for another hour or so and a protective film builds up and helps from re-rusting. No more getting your hands dirty with rust after handling a rusted chain.
Rusted Tack Puller
Another successful Project by Rust911. Totally frozen before and totally functional now. They look brand new.
Disc Brake Brackets
These brackets were so rusted they could not be used over again. The new pads did not include the brackets, so immersed them into the Rust911 and now they look amazing.
Rusted Pipe Wrench
The one on the top was immersed in 10% RuSt911 for about 30 minutes and the rust was completely dissolved. Rust911 is perfect for rusted tools and so much more..
Rusted Table Saw
This table saw had mild rusting on it and we used a scotchbrite dipped into our solution and lightly rubbed onto the surface. The rust remover works great with a scotchbrite type pad on light rust.
Rusted C-Clamp
Clamp before was un usable and after it is completely functional. This took overnight in diluted rust911 solution.
BBQ Natural Gas Burner
This picture shows the rust melting away from the BBQ grill Burner. the bubble on the burner indicates the reaction and the oxygen being liberated or released during the reaction between our chemical and the iron oxide.
Rusted Motorcycle Gas Tank
Customer sent this into us. They took pictures of the gas tank before and after to show how well it works. The insides of the gas tank looks just as good. Customer gave us an "Awesome Product" as a comment.
Rusted Trailer Hitch
A very common problem with many automotive trailer hitches. The part was immersed in an ambient temperature RuSt911 Industrial Concentrate and left over lunch break. The parts were rinsed off using Metal Kleener 0001 (no longer available, call for suggestions) and sprayed with Metal shield 2009 to protect from flash rusting. notice how much rust removal occurred. Also, it removed rust from the insides of the trailer hitch tube. Awesome rust remover.
Old Rusted Pipe Wrench
This old pipe wrench was from Carlisle Car Show a couple of years ago. It doesn't have any rust now.. .
Cast Iron Pans
We have customers calling about removing rust from cast iron cook-wear and is it safe. Yes it does a great job and since its non-hazardous, non-toxic and biodegradable, it can be used in cook-wear. Always rinse off any remaining residue prior to "seasoning".
Rusted Gas Well Drill Bit
Here is an intricate drill bit that would be impossible to remove the rust using sandblasting, mechanical abrasion, etc. But, just drop it into a solution of Rust911 and 3-4 hours later. Look at it now. They dont normally remove rust from drill bits for natural gas, but this illustrates the power of Rust911. It even left the paint on it.
Gas Tank Rust Removal
Clean Rusty Gas Tanks Without Acid Damage
Rust911 16X Ultra-Concentrate is an acid-free, chelation-based rust remover designed to help restore rusty motorcycle, automotive, tractor, ATV, marine, and small-engine fuel tanks. It removes rust from inside the tank while helping preserve the base metal.
Best For Cleaning
- Motorcycle gas tanks
- Classic car fuel tanks
- ATV and UTV tanks
- Tractor and farm equipment tanks
- Small-engine tanks
- Marine and restoration parts
Rust Inside a Gas Tank Can Ruin Fuel Systems
Rust flakes, sludge, and corrosion inside a fuel tank can clog filters, contaminate carburetors, damage fuel pumps, and cause poor engine performance. Rust911 helps clean internal tank rust by soaking the rusted metal surface with an acid-free rust-removing solution.
Removes Internal Rust
Ideal for cleaning rust from the inside of steel fuel tanks where brushes, sandpaper, and abrasive tools cannot reach.
Acid-Free Chemistry
Rust911 uses chelation-based rust removal rather than harsh acid attack, making it a smart option for restoration work.
Economical Concentrate
One gallon makes up to 16 gallons of working solution, giving you more usable rust remover per bottle.
Great for Vintage Projects
Use Rust911 for motorcycles, classic cars, tractors, farm equipment, and hard-to-find replacement tanks.
How to Clean a Rusty Gas Tank with Rust911
Follow the product label directions for your exact Rust911 product size and dilution. The basic process is simple: degrease, rinse, fill, soak, drain, dry, and protect.
- Remove the tank from the vehicle, if possible. Drain all fuel safely and work in a well-ventilated area away from sparks, flames, heaters, and ignition sources.
- Remove loose debris. Shake out loose rust flakes, sediment, old fuel residue, and foreign material.
- Degrease the tank first. Oil, varnish, fuel residue, and sludge can block rust remover from contacting the rust. Clean the tank before adding Rust911. Try Rust911 detergents or simple green.
- Seal tank openings. Plug petcock holes, sender holes, and filler openings using compatible temporary plugs or caps.
- Add mixed Rust911 solution. Fill the tank enough to contact all rusted internal surfaces. Rotate the tank periodically if a complete fill is not practical.
- Allow proper soak time. Light rust may clean faster. Heavy corrosion may need a longer soak. Keep the rusted metal wet with solution.
- Drain, rinse, and dry immediately. After rust removal, rinse the tank thoroughly and dry completely using airflow, warm air, or other safe drying methods.
- Protect the clean tank. Clean bare steel can flash rust. Add fuel, oil fogging, a compatible tank sealer, or other protection soon after drying.
Rust911 vs Other Gas Tank Rust Removal Methods
| Method | Best Use | Risk Level | Rust911 Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rust911 16X Concentrate | Motorcycle, auto, tractor, ATV, and small-engine tanks | Lower when used correctly | Acid-free, reusable, economical, and ideal for soaking |
| Acid-Based Rust Removers | Fast aggressive rust removal | Higher risk of etching, flash rust, and overexposure | Rust911 avoids harsh acid attack |
| Abrasive Tumbling | Loose scale and heavy debris | Can damage delicate tanks or leave debris behind | Rust911 reaches internal surfaces by soaking |
| Ready-to-Use Rust Removers | Small tanks or light-duty jobs | Usually mild | Rust911 concentrate lowers cost per working gallon |
Popular Gas Tank Cleaning Uses
Gas Tank Rust Removal FAQs
Can Rust911 remove rust from inside a motorcycle gas tank?
Yes. Rust911 is well suited for soaking rust inside steel motorcycle gas tanks. Degrease the tank first, keep the rusted surfaces in contact with the solution, then rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.
Can I use Rust911 on classic car or tractor fuel tanks?
Yes. Rust911 can be used on many steel fuel tanks from classic cars, tractors, ATVs, UTVs, and small engines. Always test first if the tank has unknown coatings, sealers, or mixed materials.
Do I need to remove fuel, oil, or varnish before using Rust911?
Yes. Fuel residue, oil, sludge, and varnish can block rust remover from reaching the metal surface. Degreasing before rust removal gives better results.
Will the tank rust again after cleaning?
Bare steel can flash rust if left unprotected. After cleaning, rinse and dry the tank completely, then protect the metal with fuel, oil fogging, a compatible tank liner, or another rust-prevention method.
Is Rust911 an acid-based gas tank cleaner?
No. Rust911 is marketed as an acid-free, chelation-based rust remover.
Restore the Tank. Protect the Fuel System.
Use Rust911 16X Ultra-Concentrate to remove rust from steel gas tanks, tools, automotive parts, and restoration components without harsh acid chemistry.
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